Across
- 4. A type of transdermal patch design where the drug is dispersed uniformly within an adhesive polymer.
- 5. Corneum The outermost layer of the skin, acting as the primary barrier to drug absorption.
- 7. A route of administration where a drug is delivered through the skin.
- 9. A method using ultrasound waves to temporarily increase the permeability of the skin for drug delivery.
- 11. Tiny needles used in advanced transdermal systems to create pathways for drug delivery.
- 12. Release A delivery system that releases the drug over an extended period, maintaining a steady concentration in the body.
Down
- 1. The process by which a substance, like a drug, passes through a barrier, such as the skin.
- 2. A method using a low-level electrical current to push a drug through the skin.
- 3. A type of transdermal patch design that holds a liquid or gel containing the drug.
- 6. A common dosage form for transdermal drug delivery, designed to be worn on the skin.
- 8. An ingredient added to a formulation to increase the penetration of a drug through the skin.
- 10. The fraction of an administered drug that reaches the systemic circulation unchanged.